Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsOsteria 166Margherita Recipe

Margherita Recipe

Inspired by Osteria 166
Time30m
Serves4

House tomato sauce, Mozzarella, basil, Romano cheese, extra virgin olive oil

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Ingredients

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Pizza Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 2

    Roll Out the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.

  3. 3

    Add Tomato Sauce

    Spread the house tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the tomato sauce.

  5. 5

    Add Romano Cheese

    Sprinkle the grated Romano cheese over the mozzarella layer.

  6. 6

    Add Basil

    Tear and scatter the fresh basil leaves over the cheese.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with Olive Oil

    Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top of the pizza.

  8. 8

    Bake the Pizza

    Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  9. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.

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